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Chapter 37
I tummy phone on as soon as its fully charged and I’m immediately met with the ton of calls and messages from Pam and Bruna. They’ve been so worried, the both
of them. Of course, Landerstand why. I would have been in a similar position if some random guy came and took one of them away. I also know that all sorts of berible ideas most have benawiding in their minds when they couldn’t contact me. Maybe they even think that I’ve died.
I call Pamela first because I know she’s most likely to drive herself sick with worry. She picks up on the second ringtone and cries in my ears
(“Dios Mio” Catalina, is that you?“
As soon as she hears the sound of my voice, Panela starts to tear up and join God, I missed her so much
I’ve been in worried,
Tknow. I’m sorry Tcouldn’t contact you sooner Ivan bad my phone and I just got it hack”
non habe. He didn’t hum you, did he? I’ve been hating myself for not trying to stop him when he came to take you I should have done something.” “No, really. You did the right thing by staving out of it. He’d have hurt you and Sonia”
“No, 1
1 shouldn’t have abandoned you, You’re my best friend”
“‘s okay. Thaven’t been harmed. He just keeps me in the mansion.”
I decide to not mention when Ivan whipped me because that would really upset Pamela. Plus,
the past now
“You’ve been psychologically abused.” She tells me. “He doesn’t have the right to keep you locked up, take your phone or make you work without a salary. There must be something we can do.
of issues Pa
No. Actually, things have changed. He. I’m on better terms with him. Ivan has a lot of es Pam but he’s not a bad person. I know he has feelings for me too and surely, he’s not going to make me his prisanet forever.”
Pam pemain silent a few seconds bele letting out an angry laugh.
Are ve heating yourself, Catalina? You’re empathizing with the enemy Your effort shouldn’t be focused in trying to understand him but in escaping his clutch”
That’s what I’m saving but it won’t work with violence, Pamela. It’s not just about my own safety anymore. I have the opportunity to change a man for the better.”
Pamela doesn’t understand. Somehow, I get that it’s hard to do so. She doesn’t know Ivan the way I do. She thinks I’m being delusional but really, I’m just trying to be there for a man who has been taught the wrong side of life. And if things go well.
“You like him, don’t you?” Pamela ask
“You tell in love with him. That’s why you don’t want to leave.”
“Well I won’t say that he isn’t charming but it’s not only about that ”
Charming? Hah! I really hope you know what you’re doing, Linda, otherwise, it’s not only your freedom that he’s going to keep from you. He’ll also break you
Partela’s warnings make me feel a little uneasy. I don’t want to see the truth in her words. It hurts too much to imagine that possibility. I change the subject quickly to escape from the darkening aura
“Anway Enough about me. How have you been? Did you find a job yet?
Yes, I did your friend Bruno helped me out and now I’m working in a restaurant. It’s all going for the best.”
“I’m really happy for you, Pam “|
We speak some more, exchanging a few gossips and making plans for the next time we will see each other eventhough none of us know when that will happen.
After that, I call uno as well to tell him that I’m not in danger. Just getting to talk with my loved ones puts me in a much better mood. I feel grateful to Ivan for Divine me back my phone but then, I’m reminded of Pamela’s words and that gratitudedlowly starts to fade. Ivan didn’t do anything special after all. It’s only normal that I get to me my phone and speak to whomever i want
It’s all very confusing in any head. I’m also hoping that this is all not just a game to get in my pants.
abertür petums home betare am try to enquire on Iran’s meeting at the office but the god doesn’t even acknowledge my presence. As always, he’s behaving as if I don’t deserve lükatteidadi. I wonder what his problemas –
Instead of wasting my time with him, I just decide to wait for ivanto get back and tell me everything about his day. Trapped in the mansion with no source of extertainment, las retumis the highlight of my day. I welcome lain at the dont with a hug and a kiss on the comer of his lips.
“Anching for you, These sweet word
Il laugh, feeling light and fully complete now that I’m in his as the slaws me the gift he bought, a heart–shaped necklace made
His mati doesn’t deserve a chance to be loved. I stand on my tippy toes and give him another kiss. His hand squeeres my ass
Catarsismmyskin. I’m jeally falling in love with hum
